Hildegard (queen)

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Hildegard (queen) born?Circa 757/758
2. When did Hildegard (queen) die?April 30, 783
3. What is the spouse?Charlemagne (King of the Franks, later Holy Roman Emperor)
4. What is the marriage duration?Approximately 11 years (c. 771 - 783)

Carolingian Empire: A large empire in Western and Central Europe during the early Middle Ages, founded by Charlemagne.
Consort: The spouse or partner of a reigning monarch, often holding a significant social and political position.
Dynastic Succession: The transfer of power from one generation to the next within a ruling family, ensuring continuity of leadership.
Alemanni: A confederation of Germanic tribes who inhabited the region of modern-day southwestern Germany and Switzerland.